Scottie Marvell Johnson, 19, was found dead in the middle of West Pearl Ext in Sardis, Mississippi, on the evening of Monday, February 5, 2024. Authorities determined the cause of death to be multiple gunshot wounds and the Panola County Sheriff’s Office is leading the homicide investigation.

At the time he was killed, Johnson was under indictment on an armed robbery charge stemming from the previous year. No arrests or suspect identifications have been publicly announced and the case remains under active investigation as authorities seek tips from the community.

If anyone in Sardis or the surrounding area has information about Johnson that could help the investigation, please contact the Panola County Sheriff’s Office.